Aerotime

MARCH 19, 2025

A preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) suggests that a Flexjet pilot was unsure about the identity of runways before a Southwest flight was forced to make a critical go-around to avoid a collision. The cockpit voice recorders (CVRs) from both aircraft were overwritten.

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Runway Pilot Approach Clearance 216

Aerotime

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

On February 14, 2025, Homendy said that 17 seconds before impact a message from ATC directing the Black Hawk crew to pass behind the PSA Airlines operated Bombardier CRJ700 was audible on both aircrafts Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR). The check ride is an exam that a pilot must pass to undertake certain flight duties.

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Air Traffic Control Altimeter Cockpit Pilot 299

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Details have emerged of an incident involving a Flair Airlines flight in Canada on October 24, 2024. Flair Airlines flight F8641 was departing on a routine scheduled flight from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) heading to Winnipeg-Richardson International Airport (YWG). 24-OCT-2024 PILOTS are BLIND.

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Cockpit Airlines Airline Flight Deck 293

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

The allure of the cockpit has always been tied to adventure and prestige. Still, in recent years, pilot salaries at major airlines like American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines have also become a topic of great interest.

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Pilot Cockpit Airline Airlines 126

Aerotime

JUNE 5, 2024

Airlines are currently grappling with significant challenges in recruiting and retaining enough pilots to meet growing passenger demand. While there are recent examples of carriers, notably United Airlines, offering pilots unpaid leave, these are certainly the exception.

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Pilot Airlines Airline Approach 284

Aerotime

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Alongside a massive expansion of its fleet, Air India is also set to ramp up its capacity to train new pilots. On December 19, 2024, ten days after confirming an additional order for 100 Airbus airliners (90 A320neos and 10 A350s) , Air India announced a new aircraft order, this time for its newly created flight training school.

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Cockpit Jet Pilot Airline 273

Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

In recent years, the idea of single-pilot operations on large commercial airliners has become an increasingly hot topic.

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Pilot Cockpit Airline Airlines 119

Aerotime

MARCH 6, 2025

ATP Flight School, the largest provider of commercial pilot flight training services in the United States, has announced it will expand its training aircraft fleet with the addition of 61 new aircraft throughout 2025. These will also feature Garmin G1000 cockpits and will join 103 others of the type already in service with ATP.

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Pilot Airplanes General Aviation Cockpit 273

Aerotime

AUGUST 2, 2024

Aviation is not short of contentious issues, but none seem to fire up passions quite like that of the implementation of single pilot commercial operations. The first is Extended Minimum-Crew Operations (eMCOs), the other Single-Pilot Operations (SiPOs). On the other hand, SiPOs are end-to-end single-pilot operations.

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Pilot Cockpit Flight Deck Cargo 332

One Mile at a Time

APRIL 30, 2025

Shortly after the aircraft departed DFW, the pilots reported an emergency to the air traffic controller on frequency. Mayday, mayday, mayday, American 2332, declaring an emergency, we got smoke in the cockpit, well be returning to Dallas. The pilot was even apologetic for this, saying sorry, were having a lot of trouble up here.

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Cockpit Air Traffic Control Pilot Jet 65

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The aircraft, operated by all-cargo airline Total Linhas Aereas was operating a domestic cargo flight from Vitoria to Sao Paulo when the crew received a cargo fire warning, forcing the emergency landing. A Boeing 737-400F has been destroyed after it caught fire in flight and was forced to make an emergency landing in Sao Paulo.

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One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

In the past couple of weeks, weve seen two catastrophic accidents involving US-based airlines. If you look on social media, its clear that some people think that airlines are hiring pilots with little to no experience, simply because of the color of their skin or their gender. But thats also not whats going on at airlines.

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Pilot Flight Deck Airline Airlines 113

Aerotime

APRIL 20, 2025

They made their way past Gedser and Warnemnde, and it was not unusual for the pilot to sit in an open cockpit while the passengers sat in the back, trying to keep warm at speed, a spokesperson for the Copenhagen Airport said on April 20, 2025. Happy Birthday, CPH – heres to many more, the airline wrote.

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Runway Cockpit Jet Pilot 266

Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

With 28 years of experience at Ryanair, and 18 of those as the carrier’s Head of Training, Airline Pilot Club (APC) CEO Andy O’Shea knows a thing or two about what it takes to become a become an exceptional pilot – and no, it’s not as simple as knowing how to fly a plane.

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Pilot Airline Airlines Approach 274

AV Web

AUGUST 8, 2024

Pilot’s associations are sounding the alarm on Airbus’ proposal to move towards single-pilot operations in the cockpit. 6 letter to Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury, Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) President Capt. In an Aug.

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Cockpit Pilot Flight Deck Airlines 140

Aerotime

APRIL 15, 2025

Pilatus The OpenSky network has proven successful in enabling business aviation travelers to reach their most sought-after destinations, which are not served by regional airlines and would be too time-consuming to access through other transportation methods. The PC-24 business jet was first delivered in February 2018.

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Runway Payload Jet Knot 313

Pilot Institute

APRIL 4, 2025

If you dream of becoming a pilot, you might be wondering if its a hard career to enter. So, is it hard to be a pilot? Key Takeaways To become a pilot, you must invest a considerable amount of time, effort, and money. Pilots face many challenges, but the rewards and incentives make them worthwhile.

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Pilot Checkride Cabin Crew Airplanes 98

Plane and Pilot

APRIL 18, 2025

Sportys Pilot Shop has a video for almost everything in aviation. Years ago, it advertised a DVD titled How an Airline Captain Should Look and Act, one of several in the appropriately named What You Should Know series. Many pilots from prior generations did more than pump their own gas. I got punished for that idea a week later.

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Pilot Drag Airplanes Cockpit 95

Aerotime

JUNE 10, 2024

An Austrian Airlines Airbus A320-200 aircraft sustained severe damage during a hailstorm on its approach to Vienna Airport (VIE). The cockpit windshield also showed extensive damage, with multiple impacts throughout. Austrian Airlines A320 severely damaged by a hailstorm while on approach to Vienna Airport in Austria.

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Turbulence Airlines Airline Approach 293

Plane and Pilot

JANUARY 21, 2025

A quality headset is one of the most important tools a student pilotor any pilot, reallyhas. Good headsets enhance communication, reduce cockpit noise, and ensure comfort during long training or time-building flights. Noise Cancellation Especially in small, piston-driven trainer aircraft, cockpit noise can be overwhelming.

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Pilot General Aviation Cockpit Air Traffic Control 100

One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 26, 2024

In July 2024, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) stepped up oversight of Southwest Airlines , after the airline hada series of close calls, mostly involving pilot error. Southwest is one of two major US airlines to be under increased scrutiny from the FAA in recent times.

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Airlines Airline Approach Pilot 117

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Deciding between a traditional round-dial cockpit and a modern glass cockpit can be a big deal for some pilots. Round-dials teach you hands-on skills, while glass cockpits use fancy technology to help you see what’s going on around you. Learning these differences will help you pick the right kind of cockpit for you.

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Air Facts

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Who is the pilot in command of your aircraft? Air Facts Journal The pilot in command of an aircraft is directly responsible for, and is the final authority as to, the operation of that aircraft. ” The pilot in the left seat As that accident shows, being PIC is a full time job.

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Pilot in Command Pilot Approach Airplanes 95

Pilot Institute

MARCH 29, 2025

Many aspiring pilots feel discouraged before they even start training, believing that their height disqualifies them from taking to the skies. This misconception can shatter dreams and rob the aviation world of potential top-notch pilots. In this article, well debunk the myths surrounding pilot heights in civil and military aviation.

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Pilot Cockpit Airplanes General Aviation 59

Aerotime

JANUARY 19, 2025

It’s got the redundancies built in, it’s got that tremendous safety factor, but most importantly for us, is what we’ve been able to do inside that cockpit with the HUD, the Enhanced Vision System. Embraer Praetor 600 cockpit. Now, if you are an owner-pilot, of course, single pilot is great.

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Jet Cockpit Pilot Payload 284

One Mile at a Time

JANUARY 11, 2025

On the one hand, its a major setback, though on the other hand, its also a major clue Jeju Air 737 black box stopped recording before crash Airliners have black boxes, as theyre called (despite not being black), which contain flight data and cockpit voice recorders. BREAKING: Video shows crash of Jeju Air Flight 2216 in South Korea.

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Air Traffic Control Cockpit Runway Pilot 113

Aerotime

MAY 14, 2024

The former CEO of Global Crossing Airlines (GlobalX) has named his new US airline Zoom and confirmed that it will launch using a fleet of E-Jets Ed Wegel, now the head of AVi8 Air Capital, announced in a LinkedIn post that Zoom will take flight using a fleet of Embraer E190 and E195 jets before eventually switching to Airbus A220 aircraft. “We

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Jet Airline Airlines Aviation Technology 261

Simple Flying

JULY 11, 2024

Cockpits - the area where pilots operate the plane - like other parts of an aircraft, have seen continuous improvement and transformation over the years. They have undergone significant changes in design, reflecting advancements in aviation technology, which have led to the streamlining of tasks alongside reducing workload.

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Cockpit Aviation Technology Airline Airlines 105

Simple Flying

OCTOBER 14, 2024

A bizarre incident occurred recently on a SriLankan Airlines flight from Sydney to Colombo in which the captain locked the first officer out of the cockpit. Following the serious breach of protocol, the pilot was grounded, and the airline is investigating the matter.

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Flight Deck Pilot Cockpit Airline 128

Inflight Pilot Training

DECEMBER 22, 2024

If your dream is to join Deltas cockpit, the journey starts with a strong foundation in flight training. Lets explore the path to becoming a Delta Airlines pilot and how you can take the first step toward this exciting career! The first milestone in your career is earning your Private Pilot License (PPL).

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Pilot Airlines Airline Cockpit 52

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

A Flair Airlines pilot suffered minor injuries during a bird strike that occurred shortly after taking off from Toronto Pearson last week. After striking a flock of geese during the climb, the captain's windscreen panel shattered and fragments of glass entered the cockpit.

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Cockpit Pilot Airline Airlines 89

One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

KTVU @SFGate @VASAviation pic.twitter.com/Lqkh5snd8i Hoppinaroundtheworld (@Hopinarndthwrld) February 24, 2025 Fortunately air traffic controllers at SFO got a low altitude alert, and informed the pilots of their concerning altitude. The pilots seemed to be confused about their path in comparison to the standard glide path.

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Approach Knot Air Traffic Control Final Approach 108

Inflight Pilot Training

APRIL 28, 2025

Becoming an airline pilot is an exciting and rewarding journey but its also a significant investment of time, effort, and money. With the aviation industry seeing record demand for pilots, 2025 is a prime time to start training. Please note: The costs presented here are estimates based on national averages.

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Inflight Pilot Training

JANUARY 19, 2025

Many people associate pilots with airline captains flying across the globe. While airline piloting is a rewarding and highly visible career path, it represents just one slice of the diverse aviation industry. Lets take a closer look at some of the exciting opportunities for pilots beyond the airline cockpit!

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Pilot Airline Airlines Cargo 52

Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Every job has its hidden challenges and little-known perks , but life as an airline pilot takes this to a whole new altitude. Behind the cockpit doors, pilots navigate not only the skies but also a unique lifestyle full of surprises that most of us would never imagine.

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Pilot Cockpit Airline Airlines 116

AV Web

JANUARY 16, 2025

A Southwest Airlines pilot was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly reporting to work while intoxicated, multiple outlets have reported. Were aware of a situation involving an employee on Flight 3772 Wednesday morning from Savannah, Southwest Airlines said in a statement to CNN , confirming that Allsop has been removed from duty.

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Pilot Cockpit Jet Airline 52

Simple Flying

MAY 24, 2024

Pilots were predominantly white, with white men dominating both military and commercial cockpits. African Americans flying as captains in commercial airlines was nearly unheard of. Diversity was an issue in the field of aviation.

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Pilot Cockpit Airline Airlines 122